Library Assistant (fixed-term, part-time) - Byron Area

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Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.  

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.   

About this Position: 

Be a part of our dynamic and community focused library service. We are dedicated to providing excellent service to our patrons and fostering a welcoming and engaging environment.  

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Library Assistant to join the team at Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL) on a fixed-term, part-time contract for a duration of 6 months, commencing August 2025. You will be working 14 hours per week, primarily based at our Byron branch Library; however, this role may require you to work at different RTRL locations throughout your employment.  There is also the potential to work additional hours as opportunities arise.
 
As a Library Assistant with RTRL, you will play a vital role in delivering high quality service to library patrons. You will be part of a multi-skilled team, providing support across the organisation as needed. Your main responsibilities will include assisting in maintaining and providing access to library collections, facilitating children’s programs, communicating effectively with patrons and using automated information systems and databases.  

What we can offer you: 

• Welcoming and supportive workplace culture!
• Access to Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs, including Fitness Passport. 
• Training and development opportunities. 
  
  
  

What we trust you to deliver: 

• Participating in process and service improvements projects in the team.
• Using automated information systems and databases.
• Communicating effectively with library patrons to meet their information needs.
• Contribute to promotion, programs and other related activities.
• Create a working environment where safety and wellbeing are priorities for all. 
  
  
  

What you will need to be successful: 

• Client service focus
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills 
• Good numeracy, literacy, accuracy and attention to detail 
• Experience in cash handling 
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check

Full position description: Click here

Terms of employment: This is a fixed-term, part-time role for a duration of 6 months, requiring 14 hours of work per week.

Salary: Salary from $31.80 per hour, plus superannuation 

Closing date:  Monday 21 July 2025 at 9:00am.

Contact: If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Stacey Shepherd, Byron Area Librarian on (02) 6625 5172.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks. 

Working with Children Check 

In accordance with the requirement for ‘Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the ‘Clearance to Work with Children’ provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website. 

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.